Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve, Checking

Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter.

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• The IMRC valve fuse is OK. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for location.

• The parking brake engaged.

• The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.

• The selector lever of automatic transmission in position "P" or "N".

• All electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during test).

• A/C switched off.

• The fuel tank at least 1/4 filled.

• The ignition switched OFF.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

- Disconnect the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector.

Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.






Specified value: 26 (+/- 10) ohms.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Replace the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316).

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking voltage

Switch the ignition ON.

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.






Specified value: Battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Check the wiring from the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to fuse Panel B. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for correct fuse number.

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the Repair Information.

- Using a multimeter, check the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve (N316) electrical harness connector terminal to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector terminal for resistance.






Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Check the wiring for a open circuit.

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring, the resistance check and voltage supply were OK:

- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the appropriate service Information.

Final procedures

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.